Huntington Beach, CA (September 11, 2023) – A hit-and-run car struck three bicyclists on Sunday in Huntington Beach, California, killing one of them.
After receiving word of the crash on Sunday night at around 10:30 p.m., police were sent to the intersection of Brad Drive and Edward Street. One bicyclist informed police that “a vehicle intentionally sideswiped him before fleeing the scene,” as reported by Huntington Beach PD.
The adult male victim was treated at the site for his minor injuries.
During their investigation, police discovered a second hit-and-run involving a bike that occurred not far away, at around 10:45 p.m., at Heil Avenue and Springdale Street. Due to the severity of the victim’s wounds, he was declared dead at the site.
Police said witnesses have described a black Toyota four-door car with extensive damage to the front passenger-side bumper.
Investigators have requested anybody with knowledge of the accidents to get in touch.
Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased victim’s loved ones. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.
Bicycle Crashes in Orange County
Across the United States, over 6,500 bicyclists and pedestrians are killed in accidents each year. Sadly, the incidence of these deadly crashes has also increased in California. For example, California is responsible for one-sixth of the total number of pedestrian deaths nationwide yearly, with nearly a thousand pedestrians dying. Moreover, Orange County claims around 100 of these fatalities on its own.
In the Golden State, around 4,700 people are injured yearly due to pedestrian accidents. Whether traveling to school, work, or shopping areas, pedestrians have a significantly increased risk of being involved in an accident.
Adding insult to injury, most of these collisions might have been avoided if drivers refrained from engaging in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, driving while distracted, and driving under the influence.
Tragically, when a pedestrian accident leads to injury or death, the victim and their family may be forced to deal with serious, stressful repercussions as a result.
Thankfully, our skilled attorneys assist families in investigating and evaluating their available legal choices. If a family member is injured or killed in a pedestrian-vehicle collision in Santa Ana, contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect and safeguard your legal rights.
Beckerman Anderson’s pedestrian accident lawyers in Orange County can assist you and your family in navigating the appropriate laws and procedures surrounding pedestrian accidents. What’s more, our legal team will offer thorough and compassionate guidance throughout the entirety of the claims process.
When dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic crash, having legal counsel on your side may help lessen feelings of worry and aid in easing worries that you and your family may have due to the accident in question. Do not hesitate to contact our team by contacting 949-409-4299 to have a conversation with an experienced and highly skilled attorney in Orange County as soon as possible.
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